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Digirip - How to Fix Print Exp/Hosonsoft Connection

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  • 28 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20

How to Troubleshoot the “Can’t Connect” Error Between DigiRIP and Hosonsoft

  1. 0:00Overview
  2. 0:36Clearing Cache
  3. 1:33Clearing Errors
Written steps8
  1. This guide explains how to resolve connection errors between **DigiRIP** and **Hosonsoft (PrintExp)**.
  2. This issue typically appears as an error on the job inside DigiRIP and prevents printing. VERIFY NETWORK SETTINGS IN HOSONSOFT

Checking Ethernet Configuration

  1. Open **PrintExp (Hosonsoft)**.
  2. Click the **Advanced** tab.
  3. Select **Advanced** again.
  4. Click **Net Setting**.
  5. Verify the correct **Ethernet** adapter is selected.
  6. If multiple Ethernet options appear: Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer.
  7. Close the Net Settings window once confirmed. CLEAR CACHE AND REINITIALIZE HOSONSOFT
  • Observe which option disappears.
  • Reconnect the cable and select the correct Ethernet option.

Clearing Cache

Watch this part0:36
  1. Close **PrintExp**.
  2. Click **Yes** when prompted.
  3. Reopen **PrintExp**.
  4. Click **Yes** and **OK** through the startup prompts.

Factory Initialization

  1. Click **Advanced**.
  2. Select **Factory**.
  3. Enter the required password.
  4. Click **Operation**.
  5. Select **Initialize**.
  6. Watch the status indicator: Wait until it changes to **Ready**.
  7. Close the Factory window. CLEAR ERRORS AND SEND JOB FROM DIGIRIP

Sending the Print Job

  1. Send the job again from DigiRIP.
  2. Confirm the printing progress bar appears. VERIFY PRINTING IN HOSONSOFT

Confirming Job Status

  1. Go back to **PrintExp**.
  2. Click **Print**.
  3. Confirm the job status shows **Printing**.
  4. Verify the progress percentage increases on the right side. FINAL NOTES END OF GUIDE
  • If the connection issue persists after completing all steps:
  • The issue may be network- or system-related.
  • Contact **DTF Station Technical Support** for further assistance.

End of Guide

This completes the troubleshooting process for DigiRIP to Hosonsoft connection errors.

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